The African American Civil Rights Grant Program, run by the National Park Service, aims to document and preserve the history and sites related to the African American struggle for equal rights. This grant supports a wide range of projects, including research, education, and conservation of historical collections. It's important to apply under the correct opportunity number depending on whether your project is for physical preservation or for historical research and documentation.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, private and public institutions of higher education, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), other Native American tribal organizations, and county governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applying under the wrong opportunity number
- Proposing a project not related to African American civil rights history
- Requesting funding outside the $15,000 - $100,000 range
- Missing the application deadline
- Not following the NPS report guidelines
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget outline
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Documentation supporting the historical significance of the project
- Completed application form
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure you apply under the correct opportunity number
- Follow the NPS report guidelines closely
- Be aware of the competitive nature of the grant
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and county governments.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, private and public institutions of higher education, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), other Native American tribal organizations, and county governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applying under the wrong opportunity number
- Proposing a project not related to African American civil rights history
- Requesting funding outside the $15,000 - $100,000 range
- Missing the application deadline
- Not following the NPS report guidelines
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for a variety of history projects such as surveys, planning, research, documentation, education, and conservation of collections related to African American civil rights history.
Total Program Funding
$24,000,000
Expected Awards
45
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 14, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility and select the correct opportunity number
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a budget outline
- Gather documentation of historical significance
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Complete and submit the application by the deadline